Are you sure that New Zealand uses the same octane rating system that we do?

Guys...go read what octane actually is. Higher octane does not necessarily mean better performance or smoother operation. In fact, it usually means the opposite.

Accord2005NJ...dude seriously go read what octane actually does. It has nothing to do with how long your engine lasts :slap: Do what the owner's manual tells you. And please explain to me what the horrendous Kyoto agreement has to do with this thread. Gas is not $4 there because it's "higher quality"...that's absolutely asinine. Go read up on octane.